Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Village Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Village Leadership Academy's student population of 70 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Village Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village Leadership Academy is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
67%
73%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
97%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village Leadership Academy's ranking?
Village Leadership Academy is ranked #602 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Village Leadership Academy often compared to?
Village Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sage International School Of Boise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Village Leadership Academy?
70 students attend Village Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Village Leadership Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Leadership Academy?
Village Leadership Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Village Leadership Academy offer ?
Village Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Village Leadership Academy part of?
Village Leadership Academy is part of The Village Charter School Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Village Leadership Academy located?
Village Leadership Academy is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Meridian, ID.
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